The Old Rugged Cross – Hymn Lyrics

“The Old Rugged Cross”, written by George Bennard in 1913. This hymn is a wonderful classic that reflects on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the hope of eternal life through His death on the cross.

The Old Rugged Cross

1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
   The emblem of suffering and shame;
   And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
   For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain:
   So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
   Till my trophies at last I lay down;
   I will cling to the old rugged cross,
   And exchange it some day for a crown.
2. Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
   Has a wondrous attraction for me;
   For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above
   To bear it to dark Calvary. Refrain
3. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
   A wondrous beauty I see,
   For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
   To pardon and sanctify me. Refrain
4. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true,
   Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
   Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away,
   Where His glory forever I’ll share. Refrain

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